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PUISSANCE AEROSPATIALE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Air Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Royal Canadian Air Force
1, record 1, English, Royal%20Canadian%20Air%20Force
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- RCAF 2, record 1, English, RCAF
correct, see observation
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Air Force 3, record 1, English, Air%20Force
former designation, correct, Canada
- AF 4, record 1, English, AF
former designation, correct, Canada
- AF 4, record 1, English, AF
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The branch of the [Canadian] armed forces charged with generating and projecting aerospace power in defence of the nation and its national interests and institutions. 5, record 1, English, - Royal%20Canadian%20Air%20Force
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although the Canadian Forces is a unified force comprising a single service, it has become common practice to refer to the three environmental commands as the Navy, Army and Air Force. 5, record 1, English, - Royal%20Canadian%20Air%20Force
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Royal Canadian Air Force; RCAF: title and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 6, record 1, English, - Royal%20Canadian%20Air%20Force
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Air Force: title used between February 1, 1968 and August 2011. 7, record 1, English, - Royal%20Canadian%20Air%20Force
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Royal Canadian Air Force; RCAF: title and abbreviation used between August 29, 1911 and February 1, 1968 and restored in August 2011. 7, record 1, English, - Royal%20Canadian%20Air%20Force
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Forces aériennes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Aviation royale canadienne
1, record 1, French, Aviation%20royale%20canadienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ARC 2, record 1, French, ARC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Force aérienne 3, record 1, French, Force%20a%C3%A9rienne
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Canada
- FA 4, record 1, French, FA
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Canada
- FA 4, record 1, French, FA
- Armée de l’air 5, record 1, French, Arm%C3%A9e%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bair
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Canada
- AA 5, record 1, French, AA
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Canada
- AA 5, record 1, French, AA
- Aviation royale du Canada 6, record 1, French, Aviation%20royale%20du%20Canada
former designation, correct, see observation, feminine noun
- ARC 7, record 1, French, ARC
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- ARC 7, record 1, French, ARC
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Division des forces armées [canadiennes] responsable de créer et de projeter la puissance aérospatiale nécessaire pour défendre le pays, les institutions et les intérêts nationaux. 8, record 1, French, - Aviation%20royale%20canadienne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien que les Forces canadiennes soient unifiées et ne comprennent qu’un seul service, on parle souvent des trois commandements d’armée, soit la Marine, l’Armée de terre et la Force aérienne. 8, record 1, French, - Aviation%20royale%20canadienne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Aviation royale canadienne; ARC : titre et abréviation d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 9, record 1, French, - Aviation%20royale%20canadienne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Aviation royale du Canada : titre employé entre le 29 août 1911 et le premier février 1968. 10, record 1, French, - Aviation%20royale%20canadienne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Force aérienne : titre en usage entre le premier février 1968 et août 2011. 10, record 1, French, - Aviation%20royale%20canadienne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
L’expression «Corps d’aviation royal canadien» a déjà existé, mais n’existe désormais que dans certains textes de lois. On préfèrera l’expression «Aviation royale du Canada». 11, record 1, French, - Aviation%20royale%20canadienne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones militares varias
- Fuerzas aéreas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Real Fuerza Aérea de Canadá
1, record 1, Spanish, Real%20Fuerza%20A%C3%A9rea%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-03-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aerospace Equipment (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- aerospace platform
1, record 2, English, aerospace%20platform
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A vehicle through which aerospace power achieves effect. 1, record 2, English, - aerospace%20platform
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aerospace platforms have inherent advantages of speed, reach and manoeuvrability in comparison with platforms that operate in the maritime or land environments. 1, record 2, English, - aerospace%20platform
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
aerospace platform: term and definition officially approved by the Aerospace Doctrine Committee (Trenton). 2, record 2, English, - aerospace%20platform
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel aérospatial (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- plate-forme aérospatiale
1, record 2, French, plate%2Dforme%20a%C3%A9rospatiale
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Véhicule qui permet à la puissance aérospatiale de produire certains résultats. 1, record 2, French, - plate%2Dforme%20a%C3%A9rospatiale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les avantages inhérents des plates-formes aérospatiales, comparativement aux plates-formes situées en mer ou sur terre, sont leur rapidité, leur facilité d’accès et leur manœuvrabilité. 1, record 2, French, - plate%2Dforme%20a%C3%A9rospatiale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
plate-forme aérospatiale : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de la doctrine aérospatiale (Trenton). 2, record 2, French, - plate%2Dforme%20a%C3%A9rospatiale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
plateforme (sing.); plateformes (pl.) : Ces graphies, puisées des Rectifications de l’orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, sont attestées dans le Petit Robert (2004). 2, record 2, French, - plate%2Dforme%20a%C3%A9rospatiale
Record 2, Key term(s)
- plateforme aérospatiale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-04-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- aerospace operation
1, record 3, English, aerospace%20operation
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An activity, or series of activities, related to the planning and application of aerospace power to achieve assigned objectives. 2, record 3, English, - aerospace%20operation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aerospace operation: designation and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel (Trenton). 3, record 3, English, - aerospace%20operation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- opération aérospatiale
1, record 3, French, op%C3%A9ration%20a%C3%A9rospatiale
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Activité ou série d’activités liées à la planification et à l'emploi de la puissance aérospatiale en vue d’atteindre des objectifs fixés. 2, record 3, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20a%C3%A9rospatiale
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
opération aérospatiale : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne (Trenton). 3, record 3, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20a%C3%A9rospatiale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-01-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
- Air Forces
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- aerospace power
1, record 4, English, aerospace%20power
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The element of military power that is applied within or from the air and space environments to create effects above, on and below the surface of the [earth]. 1, record 4, English, - aerospace%20power
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aerospace power: designation and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel (Trenton). 2, record 4, English, - aerospace%20power
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
- Forces aériennes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- puissance aérospatiale
1, record 4, French, puissance%20a%C3%A9rospatiale
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément de la puissance militaire mis en action à partir ou à l’intérieur de l’environnement aérien et spatial, pour produire certains résultats à la surface de la [terre], au-dessus et au-dessous de celle-ci. 1, record 4, French, - puissance%20a%C3%A9rospatiale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
puissance aérospatiale : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne(Trenton). 2, record 4, French, - puissance%20a%C3%A9rospatiale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-05-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
- Air Forces
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Shape
1, record 5, English, Shape
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The operational subfunction of Act that employs agile manoeuvre and integrated influence activities in the delivery of kinetic and non-kinetic aerospace power to achieve desired effects. 1, record 5, English, - Shape
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Shape: term and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel (Trenton). 2, record 5, English, - Shape
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
- Forces aériennes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Acquisition de l’avantage
1, record 5, French, Acquisition%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bavantage
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sous fonction opérationnelle de la fonction Action qui consiste à utiliser une manœuvre habile et des activités d’influence intégrées dans l'emploi d’une puissance aérospatiale cinétique et non cinétique afin d’obtenir les effets souhaités. 1, record 5, French, - Acquisition%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bavantage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Acquisition de l’avantage : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne (Trenton). 2, record 5, French, - Acquisition%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bavantage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-07-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Tactical Operations (Air Forces)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- land strike
1, record 6, English, land%20strike
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A counter-surface operation using aerospace power, in cooperation with friendly surface and sub-surface forces to deter, contain or defeat the enemy’s land and maritime forces in the littoral. 1, record 6, English, - land%20strike
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Land strike is a term borrowed from CBP [capability-based planning] and [...] encompasses elements from counter-sea, counter-land, and special air operations. 1, record 6, English, - land%20strike
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Opérations tactiques (Forces aériennes)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- frappe terrestre
1, record 6, French, frappe%20terrestre
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération antisurface à l'aide de la puissance aérospatiale, en coopération avec des forces amies sous-marines et de surface pour dissuader, contenir ou vaincre les forces terrestres ou maritimes de l'ennemi sur le littoral. 1, record 6, French, - frappe%20terrestre
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
«Frappe terrestre» est un terme provenant de la PAC [planification axée sur les capacités] qui [...] comprend des éléments des opérations de supériorité maritime et terrestre, ainsi que des opérations aériennes spéciales. 1, record 6, French, - frappe%20terrestre
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2013-06-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Combat Support
- Air Forces
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- air detachment
1, record 7, English, air%20detachment
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- air det 1, record 7, English, air%20det
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fleet-specific combat force package that generates aerospace power. 2, record 7, English, - air%20detachment
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An air det consists of aircrew, aircraft maintenance personnel, other integral support personnel as well as aircraft and equipment. 2, record 7, English, - air%20detachment
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
An air det is the core component of an air expeditionary wing. 2, record 7, English, - air%20detachment
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
air detachment; air det: term, shortened form and definition officially approved by the Aerospace Doctrine Committee (Trenton) and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 3, record 7, English, - air%20detachment
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 4 OBS
air detachment; air det: term and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 7, English, - air%20detachment
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Soutien au combat
- Forces aériennes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- détachement aérien
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9tachement%20a%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- dét aérien 2, record 7, French, d%C3%A9t%20a%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- dét air 3, record 7, French, d%C3%A9t%20air
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formation de combat propre à une flotte assurant la mise sur pied d’une puissance aérospatiale. 4, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9tachement%20a%C3%A9rien
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un détachement aérien comprend un équipage, du personnel de maintenance d’aéronefs, du personnel de soutien intégré ainsi que des aéronefs et de l’équipement. 4, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9tachement%20a%C3%A9rien
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Un détachement aérien est l’élément principal d’une escadre expéditionnaire de la Force aérienne. 4, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9tachement%20a%C3%A9rien
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
détachement aérien : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de la doctrine aérospatiale (Trenton). 5, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9tachement%20a%C3%A9rien
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 4 OBS
détachement aérien; dét aérien : terme et forme abrégée uniformisés par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense. 5, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9tachement%20a%C3%A9rien
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 5 OBS
détachement aérien; dét aérien : terme et forme abrégée d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9tachement%20a%C3%A9rien
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-10-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
- Military Strategy
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- strategic aerospace doctrine
1, record 8, English, strategic%20aerospace%20doctrine
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Strategic aerospace doctrine in the CF [Canadian Forces] expresses fundamental and enduring principles that describe and guide the proper application of aerospace power. Because of its fundamental and enduring nature, strategic doctrine provides broad and continuing guidance on how aerospace forces are best organized and employed. 1, record 8, English, - strategic%20aerospace%20doctrine
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
- Stratégie militaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- doctrine aérospatiale stratégique
1, record 8, French, doctrine%20a%C3%A9rospatiale%20strat%C3%A9gique
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La doctrine aérospatiale stratégique des FC [Forces canadiennes] se veut l'expression des principes fondamentaux et durables qui décrivent et guident l'utilisation adéquate de la puissance aérospatiale. En raison de sa nature fondamentale et durable, la doctrine stratégique assure un encadrement flexible et permanent de l'organisation et de l'emploi optimal des forces aérospatiales. 1, record 8, French, - doctrine%20a%C3%A9rospatiale%20strat%C3%A9gique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-10-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Air Forces
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- sub-flight
1, record 9, English, sub%2Dflight
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- sub-flt 1, record 9, English, sub%2Dflt
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tactical level sub-sub-unit of aerospace forces, organized for the conduct of aerospaceoperations and activities. 1, record 9, English, - sub%2Dflight
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A sub-flight is the smallest element in the RCAF [Royal Canadian Air Force] and normally performs missions and tasks during the execution of aerospace power. 1, record 9, English, - sub%2Dflight
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A sub-flight is generally known as a crew, section, team, or by a similar name. 1, record 9, English, - sub%2Dflight
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Forces aériennes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- sous-escadrille
1, record 9, French, sous%2Descadrille
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sous‑sous‑unité de niveau tactique des forces aérospatiales mise sur pied pour la conduite d’opérations et d’activités aérospatiales. 1, record 9, French, - sous%2Descadrille
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une sous‑escadrille constitue l'élément de plus petite taille de l'ARC [Aviation royale canadienne] et réalise généralement des missions et des tâches pendant l'application de la puissance aérospatiale. 1, record 9, French, - sous%2Descadrille
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une sous‑escadrille peut le plus souvent être désignée comme équipage, section, équipe ou autre appellation similaire. 1, record 9, French, - sous%2Descadrille
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2010-12-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
- Air Forces
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Move
1, record 10, English, Move
correct, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The function that exploits global reach and speed of aerospace power to rapidly deploy and manoeuvre personnel and materiel to achieve desired effects. 1, record 10, English, - Move
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Move: term and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel (Trenton). 2, record 10, English, - Move
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
- Forces aériennes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Projection
1, record 10, French, Projection
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fonction exploitant toute la portée et la vitesse de la puissance aérospatiale pour déployer et déplacer rapidement du personnel et du matériel afin d’obtenir les effets souhaités. 1, record 10, French, - Projection
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Projection : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne (Trenton). 2, record 10, French, - Projection
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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